OIC Releases 30% Award to Sunita Devi

Authority: Hon'ble Court (Presiding Judge Sushil Kukreja)

Order Date: 8 July 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: OIC Ltd. (appellant) vs. Sunita Devi (respondent No.1) and others (respondent No.2).
• Case Numbers: FAO (MV) No. 166/2025; CMP No. 16148/2026.
• Application: Filed under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure by Sunita Devi seeking release of the award amount deposited in the Court Registry, along with up‑to‑date interest, to fund bilateral below‑knee prosthesis replacement.
• Supporting Documents: Applicant’s affidavit attached to the application.
• Opposition: No reply filed; opposition argued that releasing the amount could hinder the insurance company’s ability to recover the sum if the appeal is later allowed.
• Court’s Consideration: After reviewing the affidavit and the urgent medical need, the Court found it in the interest of justice to permit partial release.

Final Outcome

• The Court orders release of 30% of the awarded amount to Sunita Devi, her share, together with accrued interest, to be remitted to the bank account details provided in paragraph 4 of the application, subject to proper verification and identification.
• The release is conditional on the final outcome of the pending appeal; if the appeal is allowed, Sunita Devi must refund the released amount plus interest.
• The application is hereby disposed of.

Topics: Legal Order, Award Release, Medical Treatment Funding